Historical Dictionary of the American RevolutionThe American Revolution pitted 13 loosely united colonies in a military, political, and economic struggle against Great Britain: the "mother country" and arguably the most powerful state in the world during the late 18th century. The independent spirit that led many individuals to leave homes in Europe and settle in the New World during the 17th and 18th centuries evolved into the drive that persuaded these same settlers and their descendants to challenge the colonial economic and taxation policies of Great Britain, which lead to the armed conflict that resulted in a declaration of independence. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on the politics, battles, weaponry, and major personalities of the war. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the American Revolution. |
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... killed and an undetermined number of wounded. Fifteen regulators were captured, and one was executed on the spot. Six others were executed later. ALAMANCE COUNTY, FIRST BATTLE OF. American cavalry of Colonel William Washington ...
... killed and an undetermined number of wounded. Fifteen regulators were captured, and one was executed on the spot. Six others were executed later. ALAMANCE COUNTY, FIRST BATTLE OF. American cavalry of Colonel William Washington ...
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... killed and three wounded. The main American pursuit, led by the Alfred, allowed the Glasgow to escape while losing 10 men killed and 14 wounded. The action showed the lack of training and coordination of the new American squadron. This ...
... killed and three wounded. The main American pursuit, led by the Alfred, allowed the Glasgow to escape while losing 10 men killed and 14 wounded. The action showed the lack of training and coordination of the new American squadron. This ...
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... killed several Patriot militia in what is known as the Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. AMBOY, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 October 1779. The British retreated with several wounded men ...
... killed several Patriot militia in what is known as the Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. AMBOY, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 October 1779. The British retreated with several wounded men ...
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... killed 30 of their opponents and captured the rest. The Americans initiated the siege by digging trenches to approach Fort Cornwallis. After enduring two sorties by the British, the Americans elected to build a Maham Tower. British ...
... killed 30 of their opponents and captured the rest. The Americans initiated the siege by digging trenches to approach Fort Cornwallis. After enduring two sorties by the British, the Americans elected to build a Maham Tower. British ...
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... British vessel on 26 October 1782. This time Loyalist militia arrived at night and killed all of the Patriots. BARRAS, JACQUES-MELCHOIR SAINT-LAURENT, COMTE DE (?–c. 1800). Comte de Barras 28 • BALFOUR, NISBET (1743–1832)
... British vessel on 26 October 1782. This time Loyalist militia arrived at night and killed all of the Patriots. BARRAS, JACQUES-MELCHOIR SAINT-LAURENT, COMTE DE (?–c. 1800). Comte de Barras 28 • BALFOUR, NISBET (1743–1832)
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